Rosehip oil has a lot of useful qualities and properties. It contains many valuable elements. Find out the benefits of rosehip oil and how to use it properly.
Rosehip oil has been widely used for many decades and has many beneficial properties. If you regularly take infusion or decoctions prepared on the basis of rosehip, the risk of colds is significantly reduced. Rosehip oil is widely used in the medical field today as it helps in the treatment of scars, burns, stomach problems, etc. The tool is indispensable in cosmetology, because it perfectly moisturizes the skin, makes wrinkles less noticeable, helps get rid of stretch marks and other cosmetic problems.
Subtleties of cooking rosehip oil
In the photo, rosehip oil
Rosehip oil is obtained using the hot extraction method or cold pressing. When using the hot extraction method, the result is a liquid that is bright orange or dark green in color. The oil has a slightly bitter taste and a specific odor. The product is valued for its unique medicinal and cosmetic properties.
You can prepare rosehip oil yourself at home. To do this, you need to take
- rosehip seeds;
- vegetable oil;
- coffee grinder.
The process of making rosehip oil is very simple. It is enough to observe the following sequence of actions
- First, rosehip seeds are well crushed using a coffee grinder.
- Seeds are poured with pure vegetable oil in a 1:10 ratio.
- The composition must be well insisted in a dark place for 7 days.
- Then the product is boiled for 15 minutes over low heat.
- The oil is removed from the stove and infused for at least 7 hours.
- Rosehip oil is filtered and ready to use.
If the cold pressing method will be used, it is necessary to take rosehip seeds, which are well dried beforehand. However, this method of producing rosehip oil will be much more expensive than the hot extraction method.
To prepare an oil extract from rose hips at home, you will need to take
- rose hips (both fresh and dried can be used);
- vegetable oil.
The cooking process is very simple
- You should not use frozen rose hips, because it contains few nutrients and vitamins that are necessary for the body.
- Rosehip fruits are crushed in a coffee grinder, then oil is poured in a ratio of 1: 3.
- The composition is left for 7-9 days to infuse in a dark place.
- To get just a few drops of oil, you need to take a handful of rose hips.
Both oil and rosehip extract, whether it is made at home or on an industrial scale, have a shelf life. You can store the product for no longer than 3-6 months. If vitamin E is added to the oil, the shelf life can be increased up to 2 years. The product should be stored in a cool and dark place in a container with a tightly closed lid.
The oil extract obtained from rose hips is called carotilin.
Rosehip oil application
Due to the presence of glycerin in rosehip oil, as well as unsaturated and saturated fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic and others), carotenoids, tocopherols, as well as other fat-soluble vitamins, the agent has a regenerating effect.
The use of rosehip oil allows you to achieve the following results
- Tissue regeneration is accelerated.
- The walls of blood vessels are strengthened, due to which it is an effective prophylactic agent against the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques.
- The production of hormones is activated.
- Helps in the fight against excess weight.
- It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. To accelerate the healing of mild burns, scars and scars, it is recommended to apply rosehip oil to the affected areas with a cotton swab. You need to repeat the procedure 5 times a day.
- Blood cholesterol levels are lowered, and the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases is minimized.
- The syndrome of irritability and chronic fatigue is eliminated.
- The body's metabolism improves.
- The body is cleansed of toxins, toxins and other harmful substances.
It is strictly forbidden to use rosehip oil in the presence of cuts and open wounds.
Rosehip oil is also used in dermatology during the treatment of various skin diseases, which include neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and others. This remedy helps to speed up the healing process of pressure ulcers and trophic ulcers. To treat dry eczema, mix 10 ml of rosehip oil and 5 drops of lavender oil.
Rosehip oil can be used to treat sinusitis, rhinitis and pharyngitis. For this, gauze is taken, moistened in the product and inserted into the nasal passages, left for 5-10 minutes. Such treatment should be carried out no less than 3-5 times a day.
Rosehip oil in medicine
This remedy helps in the fight against hepatitis, cholecystitis, stomach ulcers, liver and kidney diseases. Rosehip oil is also recommended for diseases that provoke a decrease in bile secretion. Subject to regular internal intake of rosehip oil, there is a gradual decrease in blood cholesterol levels.
Rosehip oil has a direct effect precisely at the cellular level. Thanks to this action, the body produces a sufficient amount of hormones, an increase in the rate of metabolic processes occurs. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Little rose hips are used as an enema during the treatment of ulcerative colitis - you cannot use more than 50 ml every day or this dose is administered once every 2 days.
Helps during treatment for ozena or fetid coryza. For this, a cotton swab is taken and moistened in rosehip oil, after which it is inserted into the sinuses. This procedure should be carried out at least 2 times a day.
It is widely used in the field of dentistry for the treatment of gingivitis, stomatitis and other diseases. It is used for the formation of ulcers and erosions in the oral cavity, desquamative lesions of the oral mucosa, dyskeratosis. Oil is used in the form of applications, which are applied to the mucous membrane several times a day. Can also be used as a base for gum dressings.
With hypovitaminosis A, it is recommended to take rosehip oil inside 2 times a day for 1 tsp. This remedy is a good antidepressant, therefore it helps to quickly relieve fatigue, regain confidence and get a boost of vivacity.
The combination of rosehip oil and fish oil becomes an additional source of omega-3 family acids.
During treatment with a non-drug method of a cold, you need to take equal amounts of thyme and nettle leaves. Pour 2 tbsp. cold water and add 50 ml of rosehip oil. The composition is placed on the stove, brought to a boil and boiled for 3 minutes. The tool should be infused for 60 minutes, after which the infusion is taken at 0.5 tbsp. with honey twice a day - after lunch and dinner.
